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On the Roof of the Rockies: The Great Columbia Icefield of the Canadian Rockies

by Lewis Ransome Freeman
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025877563
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 354
  • Original Price: GBP 27.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 672 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Canada / Western Provinces (AB, BC)

"On the Roof of the Rockies, the Great Columbia Icefield of the Canadian Rockies" is a compelling firsthand account of a pioneering expedition through one of North America's most rugged and breathtaking landscapes. Written by Lewis Ransome Freeman, this narrative chronicles the challenges and wonders of exploring the vast Columbia Icefield, a massive glacial system spanning the Continental Divide. Freeman provides vivid descriptions of the towering peaks, treacherous crevasses, and the serene majesty of the Canadian wilderness during a time when much of the high country remained a frontier for adventurers.

The work serves as both a travelogue and a historical document of early 20th-century mountaineering and field photography. Through detailed observations of the topography and the technical difficulties of navigating the icefield, Freeman captures the spirit of exploration that defined the era. "On the Roof of the Rockies, the Great Columbia Icefield of the Canadian Rockies" offers readers an immersive look at the natural splendor of the Rockies, making it an essential read for those interested in alpine history, Canadian geography, and the enduring allure of the great outdoors.

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